Documents Required for Vehicle Registration in RTO Uttar Pradesh

1. Form 20 – Application for registration of vehicle
2. Form 21 – Sale certificate
3. Form 22 – Roadworthiness certificate from manufacturer
4. PAN card or Form 60/61 (for tax)
5. Address proof (Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Passport, Utility bill, etc.)
6. Valid insurance certificate of the vehicle
7. Vehicle invoice
8. Temporary registration (if any)
9. PUC certificate (Pollution Under Control)
10. Passport-size photographs of the owner
11. Identity proof (Aadhaar card, Passport, Driving License, etc.)
12. Road tax payment receipt applicable to the area
13. Customs clearance certificate (applicable only for imported vehicles)

Temporary Vehicle Registration in Uttar Pradesh

In Uttar Pradesh, temporary vehicle registration allows you to use your vehicle legally till the time the permanent registration process is completed. Here's how to do it briefly:

1. Visit your regional RTO Uttar Pradesh office located in your local area.
2. Fill out Form 20 for temporary registration of the vehicle. Submit Required Documents:
   • Sale certificate (Form 21)
   • Roadworthiness certificate (Form 22)
   • Insurance certificate
   • Address & proof of identity
   • Invoice of vehicle
3. Pay the specified temporary registration fee either offline or online mode.
4. After verification, you will receive a temporary registration number, which is effective for 30 days
5. Make sure to finish the permanent registration process prior to the temporary registration expiring.

Permanent Vehicle Registration in Uttar Pradesh

If you've bought a new vehicle in Uttar Pradesh, it has to be registered permanently with the nearest UP RTO office. Here's how you can do it:

1. Go to the RTO
   Visit your local RTO Uttar Pradesh office (according to your district). Your office can be located by the Uttar Pradesh RTO code list on the UP Parivahan portal.
2. Fill the Registration Form
   Get and fill out Form 20 (Application for Registration of a Motor Vehicle). It is the main form to commence the registration procedure.
3. Submit Necessary Documents
   With Form 20, submit these documents:
   • Sale certificate from the dealer (Form 21)
   • Roadworthiness certificate (Form 22)
   • Valid insurance document
   • ID and address proof
   • Invoice of the vehicle
   • Passport-sized photographs
4. Pay Road Tax
   You have to pay the required UP tax online or at the RTO office. The amount depends on the vehicle price and type.
5. Vehicle Inspection
   Your vehicle will be examined physically by an RTO officer to verify its chassis number, engine number, and other information.
6. Issuance of RC
   After successful verification and payment of fee, the RTO will issue a Registration Certificate (RC). You may check your application status or view your UP vehicle registration information via the UP Parivahan portal or applications such as CarInfo.

How to Transfer Vehicle Ownership in Uttar Pradesh?

If you are selling or purchasing a second-hand car in Uttar Pradesh, it is advisable to transfer the ownership officially so that you do not have any legal problems in the future. The procedure is managed by the UP RTO and can be done offline or online.

Step-by-Step Process for Ownership Transfer

1. Go to the nearest UP RTO office
   Visit your nearest UP RTO office like in Lucknow, Kanpur, Noida, or Ghaziabad. You can look up the Uttar Pradesh RTO code list to locate your office.
2. Fill out the required forms You’ll need to submit:
   • Form 29 – Notice of transfer of ownership
   • Form 30 – Application for intimation and transfer of ownership
3. Attach required documents
   • Original RC (Registration Certificate)
   • Valid insurance certificate
   • Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate
   • Address proof of the buyer
   • PAN card or Form 60
   • Passport-size photographs of buyer and seller
4. Pay the required fee
   Pay the applicable ownership transfer fee and, if needed, UP tax online for road tax updates
5. Vehicle Inspection (if applicable)
   In some cases, the RTO may call the vehicle for verification.
6. Get updated RC
   After document verification and payment of the fee, the RTO will issue a new Registration Certificate with the new owner's name. You can track it either through your UP vehicle registration details on the UP Parivahan website or using the CarInfo app.

When is Ownership Transfer Required?

Ownership transfer is mandatory in these cases:

• Sale of the vehicle
• Death of the registered owner
• Purchase of a vehicle in a public auction
• Transfer within family or friends

How to Pay UP Tax Online?

• Go to the official Parivahan Sewa website
• Click on the "Online Services" section
• Select "Vehicle Related Services"
• Select the state of Uttar Pradesh
• Select your RTO office
• Click on the "Pay Your Tax" option
• Fill in the vehicle registration details and chassis number (last five characters)
• Check the tax amount and proceed to pay via your desired payment method
• Download and save the payment receipt

Penalties for Non-Payment of Uttar Pradesh Road Tax

Failure to pay road tax in time can lead to penalty:

• Monthly Penalty: 4% of the due tax amount per month.
• Maximum Penalty: Double the original amount of tax.
• Lifetime Tax Default: 1/10th of the amount of lifetime tax as penalty for default for every year.

UP RTO Vehicle Registration Fees

RTO Offices Near Uttar Pradesh

If you're relocating from UP, nearby RTOs might be relevant:

• Delhi RTO –For Noida, Ghaziabad, and NCR-related transfers
• Uttarakhand RTO –For nearby areas like Bareilly and Saharanpur
• Madhya Pradesh RTO –For Jhansi, Lalitpur, and Chitrakoot region